F1 News

Kimi Antonelli won a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, while George Russell retired from the lead fight.

George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris reflected on qualifying for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, discussing tyre preparation, Mercedes’ pace, the threat of rain and how they expect the race to unfold.

George Russell claimed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a late lap, narrowly beating Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Lando Norris took third for McLaren.

Russell, Norris and Antonelli reviewed the Canadian Sprint, including the early Mercedes battle, Norris’ move into second and concerns about wet-weather running for Sunday.

George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint after a close fight with Kimi Antonelli, while Lando Norris split the two Mercedes drivers to finish second.

Russell edged Antonelli to Sprint pole in Canada, giving Mercedes a front-row lockout ahead of McLaren and Ferrari.

Team representatives from Racing Bulls, McLaren and Red Bull discussed upgrades, driver development, team form and future regulations during Friday’s FIA press conference in Canada.

Kimi Antonelli topped the only practice session in Montréal, which was interrupted by three red flags during a busy Sprint weekend build-up.

Drivers including Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Pierre Gasly, George Russell and Arvid Lindblad previewed the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

The FIA paid tribute to Alex Zanardi, remembering his achievements in Formula 1, CART, touring cars and Paralympic sport, as well as his resilience after life-changing accidents.